...Everything you need to know about TEACHING YOUR BABY TO READ by Madeleine Fitzpatrick MA, Cantab brillkids www.brillkids.com ™ © 2010 BrillKids Inc. All rights reserved. Visit www.BrillBaby.com to learn more! CONTENTS FOREWORD..................................................................................... i Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION................................................... 1 I don’t believe it!.................................................................. 1 Why teach babies to read?.................................................. 1 Shouldn’t I teach the alphabet first?..................................... 2 What if my baby doesn’t enjoy reading?............................... 2 What are the learning methods for babies?.......................... 2 Chapter 2: WHY TEACH READING EARLY?........................... 3 Babies are linguistic geniuses.............................................. 4 Isn’t learning to read supposed to be difficult?..................... 5 From speaking to reading … a giant leap?........................... 6 Reading’s place in history.................................................... 7 The promise of early reading................................................ 8 Early reading can prevent dyslexia....................................... 9 Chapter 3: WHOLE LANGUAGE VS PHONICS...................... 12 Why teach whole language?................................................ 13 Why teach phonics?.................................
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...Reading in Your little one Someone once remarked that books are a man’s best friend. However, how many of us actually read books in our busy lives? I’m sure very few. The habit of reading books is instilled right from the birth. It is a sine qua non for healthy brain development and expansion of mental horizon. Studies have shown that people who read right from a tender age have better coping abilities in daily life situations. Not only are readers great at conversation skills, they’re also winners in various spheres of life. Give your little one the gift of a lifetime by instilling in him the habit of reading right from the beginning. Start with reading out loud to your baby and then gradually progress to...
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...Growth and Development of the Infant Terms Motor a. Pertaining to any activity or behavior involving muscular movement Deciduous b. Primary teeth, twenty in number, which are replaced by permanent teeth; also called baby teeth Peer Group c. Association of persons of similar age Maturation d. Process of coming to full development Dentition e. Process of teething General Development of the Infant The term "development" refers to age-related changes in our characteristics and capacities. The term "norms" refers to what is normal, or typical. Developmental norms refer to typical characteristics or patterns of development at any given age. We must study the development of many different types of characteristics. There are four general areas of human development, physical (changes in our body), cognitive (changes in our knowledge and understanding), emotional (changes in our knowledge and ability to manage our emotions) and social (changes in how we understand and interact with other people). The characteristics and abilities of children change as they get older. It is important to keep in mind that the time frames presented are averages and some children may achieve various developmental milestones earlier or later than the average but still be within the normal range. Doctors generally determine what is normal by referring to a percentile. A percentile is the percentage of people who get an equal or lower score than any given score. For instance...
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...dozens of baby crib manufacturers all over the world. Trying to find the perfect one for your baby doesn?t have to be hard. Use this guide to find the best cheap baby crib for under $100. You want a crib that is comfortable for your baby. It must also contain solid construction materials and ways to attach toys. You need to get a crib that secures your baby so you can rest easy. When you know your baby is safe, you can sleep better at night as well. Cheap baby cribs come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They also have nifty safety features that secure your baby in his bed. Not all safety features are the same on each crib. It is important to read reviews about each crib so you can make an informed choice. You can still purchase...
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...Tula Ergonomic Baby Carrier Review It is not always easy to choose the best baby carrier for everyone. In fact, there is no perfect baby carrier for everyone. Some people prefer a different style or they may need one that is easily adjustable, etc. Whatever you are looking for, chances are there is a Tula baby carrier available for you. If you are simply looking for ergonomic support, Tula has you covered there as well. If you want to know more, you can read our Tula Ergonomic baby carrier review. Features This baby carrier is different from the Tula wrap. It can be used in both the front and back carry positions so you get to choose the most comfortable carry position for you and your little one. It holds your baby in the seated M position which is ergonomically fit for them. By sitting in the M position your little one will be receiving optimal support for their constantly growing body. It is more often considered a Tula toddler carrier. This is because it is designed to work with infants who are at least 15 pounds. It can support a toddler up to 45 pounds, so as long as you are comfortable holding your child, you can use this carrier. It is completely machine washable. This makes it as easy to care for as it is for you to wear. It is...
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...the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board In this article * 1 month * 3 months * 4 to 7 months As you learn what milestones your baby is likely to achieve this year, keep in mind that this is only a guideline. Each child is unique and develops at her own pace. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, and you probably don't need to be concerned unless you notice one of the red flags described below. 1 month Milestones The first days with your baby can be a blur of feeding, changing diapers, settling her to sleep, and responding to her wails. But within a few weeks, she'll start to take more notice of your voice, face, and touch. Your baby can't focus farther than 8 to 12 inches away – just the right distance for her to gaze at your face. Black-and-white patterns also draw her attention. Her hearing is fully developed and she might turn toward familiar sounds, such as your voice. She can lift her head briefly and turn it to the side when she's on her stomach, but when she's upright her head and neck still need support. Although her arms move jerkily, she can get her hands close to her mouth. Your role Enjoy getting to know your baby: Cuddle her, talk to her, and learn how she signals when she's sleepy or hungry. Be attentive and responsive. You can't spoil a baby! Give her plenty of tummy time from the start when she's awake so she can strengthen her muscles. Encourage her to look at and reach for toys. Make sure she gets plenty of time outside. Go for walks...
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...healthier life, feel rested and have more power to take care not only yourself but also your babies. Moreover, risks of health problems caused by smoking such as cancer, heart disease and other lung problems will be decreased. Various researches note that the ratio of pregnant women who smoke is 12 to 20 percent, which put themselves and their babies in a dangerous situation. Another study shows that over 1,000 babies die each year due to smoking during pregnancy period of their mother in the U.S. According to Welch – the chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, smoking cigarettes is the most dangerous habit causing bad effects for babies such as babies born prematurely, babies born too small or babies die before born. It can be seen that smoking cigarettes is more dangerous for pregnancies and babies’ health than other serious diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure....
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...Create a mobile/wall hanging that can be used to stimulate an infant using the criteria we talked about in class. Recognizing that the needs of infants globally are to be addressed you are to use recycled materials and not buy any materials for this project. One need not buy a $100 mobile to stimulate infant’s cognitive growth. Your project must contain 5 items that can be used for infant stimulation, must fit the facts that we know about infant stimulation, and must contain a variety of items. Print this assessment out, self-assess your project and bring to class the day the project is due. Your mobile / wall hanging assessment will be based on: Student Grade /Teacher grade 1._____ _ ____Neatness (10pts) 2._____ ______Containing a minimum of five items (20pts) 3._____ ______Having a variety of items and visually appealing and stimulating to the child (20pts) 4. _____ ______Fits facts we know about infant visual stimulation (40pts) List detailed facts about visual stimulation that you included in your project a. b. c. d. e. 5._____ ______Being completed on time/contains name and period (10pts) Resources: www.ski.org/Vision/babyvision.html for additional information http://www.wpen.net/PDF/tots/U_Brains.pdf http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/pdfs/healthandsafety/buildbabyinten081803_adr.pdf http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/child-rearing-and-development/bright-starts-babys-development-through-interac...
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... This poem reads with more of an arrogant tone and seems to try and make themselves feel more important or cool in the tone they read the poem. I also think this poem could be read to people who are possibly even in jail, or in a support group for something, like a way to express that making trouble, skipping school, causing problems and drinking isn’t worth it in the long run. “Here a Pretty Baby Lies” is such a sad poem and I can see this read more as a lullaby to children. As almost all lullabies are, they are generally about something sad like “Ring Around the Rosy”. The seems to start as parents singing a lullaby to their baby, by the end of the poem you can tell that the baby is not alive and that he or she is now buried in the ground. This might not mean an infant or toddler, this poem could even relate to a 50 year old dying and the parents singing lullabies to them as well. Just because they may be older does not mean that they are still not their ‘babies’. Everyone deals with sadness and upset in a different way and the parents in this poem are able to cope with the loose of their baby by singing lullabies. “Daffodils” seems to me like it could be a children’s book. It could be read as a book or kids to use their imaginations and minds to create whatever they want. Even though it seems like this poem was written to show that someone is able to ‘escape’ the daily grind or depressed state by thinking or remembering something happy from the past. It can still sweep...
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...I’m not a huge fan of self-help books, but my parents bought me The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and told me to read it. I thought they were nuts. At first I bluffed it off so I didn’t have to read it. Then I started high school and suddenly I had lots to juggle. I was frantically trying get everything done and still find time for fun and family. Then, after deciding that what I was doing wasn't working, I started to read your book. As I read your book, I started taking what you wrote to heart. One of the first items I did, was try to build up my “Personal Bank Account”. I realized I needed to think about those thoughts that build up my personal bank account instead of the thoughts that break my bank. I need to be gentle with...
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...upbringing the genius in your child is to surround her /him with loving, engaged adults. Parents, of course, are the primary influence on a child's inner genius. Other adults include grandparents, retired neighbors. The goal is to enrich your child's life with significant positive adult interaction. The choice of activities with your child's new friend is vast. Playing games, putting together puzzles, and exploring the child's surroundings are all positive options. Children also flourish in a print-rich environment. Books are the best investment parents can make in their child's future. They should read to their children books, explain something difficult. A child should elook and make conclusions on anything he reads and observes. The foundations of genius: -Parents who believed in their abilities as children and supported them in everything/ -a child should Learn something new and valuable each day. -develop Individual abilities in various fields -Opportunities to develop their own individual gifts and talents(have computer, go to some sections) -Discovery, recognition and appreciation of their abilities by others.(parents should be interested in their chilld’s hobbies, what they like and dislike) In the age of computers in our modern day, we can use home based child education programs for children development to teach your baby reading or baby math. Yes, your baby can start reading early with the right method and attitude. You can teach your baby reading or math, without...
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...When your legs don't work like they used to before And I can't sweep you off of your feet Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70 And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23 And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways Maybe just the touch of a hand Oh me I fall in love with you every single day And I just wanna tell you I am So honey now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Place your head on my beating heart I'm thinking out loud Maybe we found love right where we are When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades And the crowds don't remember my name When my hands don't play the strings the same way, mm I know you will still love me the same 'Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it's evergreen Baby your smile's forever in my mind and memory I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways Maybe it's all part of a plan I'll just keep on making the same mistakes Hoping that you'll understand But baby now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Place your head on my beating heart I'm thinking out loud That maybe we found love right where we are, oh (Ah la la, la la la, la la la, la la la la) So baby now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Oh darling, place your head on my beating heart ...
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...We have read “the Role of Advertising in Consumer Decision Making,” and while there were many parts of this article which were odd or unknown to us, the general message was that ads increase our desire to buy something, if we are interested in the subject being advertised. We have also looked at a few sample ads to see how they are telling us stories about ourselves. Now, I would like you pick a static advertisement (a print ad from a magazine, newspaper, billboard, poster, internet, etc.) and analyze how the image uses popular culture, cultural beliefs and the viewpoints that underlie those beliefs to sell us a product. The paper should not be based on opinion, but rather make claims about how the elements of the ad create a particular story meant to persuade us to buy this product. Ultimately, the paper should explore how the elements of the ad work together to have particular effects on us (its audience). For example, the “story” that a particular ad may tell us is that (if we have some item) we are better than other people. Another story may be that is we have something, then we will feel better about ourselves (more healthy, happier, stronger, younger, etc.) To write this paper you will need to: 1. Pick an ad 2. Read it to uncover its story; find the individual elements that work together to tell us… 3. Create claims about those elements (i.e. the smiling people looking out at the viewer tell us that they are happy because of they are in your presence...
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...PLEASE READ THIS FIRST PAGE CAREFULLY. IT SHOULD BE DELETED WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR OUTLINE FOR GRADING. General Rationale This document contains the template for the preparation outline, which is required for your formal speaking assignments in this course. This document is intended to guide you and save you time in formatting your assignment correctly. Please use this template to create your outlines, paying careful attention to the expectations required for your assignment. General Writing Style 1. The entire outline, including the thesis statement, should be written in complete sentences. 2. The general purpose should be one of the four generally identified: to inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to commemorate. 3. The specific purpose should be written as a more detailed infinitive phrase. (An infinitive phrase begins with to added to a verb and an object. Here is an example: “To apply for a scholarship.”) 4. Questions should not appear on the outline; instead, you should use the space to answer such questions or to explain the reasoning behind your inquiry. You do not want to leave your professor doubting whether you know your material. You may, however, ask questions when you actually deliver the presentation. 5. When using research for subpoints and sub-subpoints, you should write enough of your interpretation of what the point means to demonstrate to your professor your understanding of the source. Use parenthetical citations to indicate which...
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...Unit 4 Assignment 1 1. Read the following article Agans, R., & Shaffer, L. (1994). The hindsight bias: The role of the availability heuristic and perceived risk. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 15(4), 439-449. “ This article can be located by using the Kaplan Online Library article search feature. Click here to access the Kaplan Library. You may also access the Kaplan Library by following these instructions: 1. Click the Academic Tools tab 2. Click Online Library. 3. Log in to your account 2. Read the narrative for Exercise 11-38 – found on page 459 in your textbook. Assume that you are a business consultant hired to advise Earth Baby, Inc. (EBI) on the proposed venture from Great Deal, Inc. (GDI). Your task is to analyze the proposal and make a recommendation to either accept or reject it. Your analysis must include critical thinking and analysis supported by evidence using independent references. Your analysis must also include any biases that might be relevant to the proposal. The analysis must be Word document, 2 to 2 and ½ pages long, not including the Title Page and Reference List. The analysis must be presented in proper APA, 6th Edition formatting, including a Title Page with properly formatted Running head. A “Conclusion” section is also 11-38 Special Order Earth Baby Inc. (EBI) recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. The company produces organic baby products for health-conscious parents. These products include...
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